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Giveaway: Custom Wink & Winn Handbag

Monday, February 03, 2014

Between daily life, travel and having a baby, I've become quite bag obsessed the last few years. In the quest for perfection, I've become somewhat of a handbag lover/hoarder. It has to be roomy, resistant to nyc dirt, sturdy enough to take a licking, not too heavy and of course pretty! So when Wink & Winn contacted me to see if I would want to design my own creation and give a second away, I jumped at the chance. (Giveaway at the bottom of this post!)

Guess what arrived? I'm smitten! It's big enough to hold all of my stuff AND my camera (plus few diapers and wipes when duty calls) but so no big it looks like an overnight bag. Naturally I love the colors and leathers since I picked them out but its nice to have something I know was made just for me. In case you are wondering the specifics, here were my choices: Large Duffle in navy ostrich, white saffiano and pebble turquoise.

358 comments:

This is so fun! I am heading to South Africa and just telling my husband I want a bag to hold the camera but not look like a tourist but be functional. A must for me right now. -Jordanthe2seasons@yahoo.com

Ooh, what I want in a handbag? I am really looking for something that is structured and will stand up on it's own (much like what you have, Stefanie) and I would like something that would hold my wallet, camera, a small bag for lotion, eye drops, nail file and a little notebook/calendar so that everything is corralled. I love your choice in style and colors! So fun!

What a great giveaway! I love a bag that stays on my shoulder no matter how many times I have to pick up/put down my indecisive toddler. Bonus points for holding the essentials with room for a random toy dump truck or 3 hot wheels! (

I love your design! I love a bag that is large without being overwhelming. I also gravitate towards bags that have a long over the shoulder strap that I could sling across my body, for when I need my hands free (usual for vintage shopping excursions!).

You did a great job creating your own handbag - not that any of us is surprised by that! I have never heard of Wink & Winn before, but I bookmarked their page, because I really like their bags.I find that bags with some structure and a sturdy, sold shape work best for me. I somehow get lost in slouchy bags, our rather my things seem to get lost! I've only just started freelancing as a writer this year, so now I need a bag that can handle all the things I need to take along to meetings with clients, AND it has to look professional and groomed AND fit my personality. Clearly a customized bag is the way to go!

In a bag I definitely need room so I can throw in a few diapers/wipes in a pinch. Something that's easy to carry, and something that's not too big and not too small. Oh and smaller interior pockets for things like business cards, phone, hair clips, chapstick, etc.

Ooh, I LOVE the way it turned out. I actually love the style you chose, as that's just about my favorite handbag style. I bought a vintage LV Speedy off ebay a year or so ago and have used it pretty much daily. But I'd like to keep it in good condition, so another bag in fun colors would be amazing! I do like having good pockets too. I actually bought a couple of matching but different color zipper bags to keep track of things like medicine/lipstick/bobby pins/etc. I have to stay organized!

I'm on the other end of the parenting spectrum- I finally don't need to carry snacks, emergency entertainment and kids odds/ends anymore (my 4 daughters are getting older so they now carry their own fun bags!) so I'm in the market for a fun new "just for me" bag! I've had a ball playing around on the Wink & Winn site designing a dream bag! Thanks for the chance to own one of their creations!

I need a bag I can fit my music folder into that closes at the top to keeo wandering hands away while commuting on the subway. It needs to look professional at rehearsals but be sturdy enough to put up with NY rain and grime. I need the Holy Grail of handbags.

I need a bag to fit my camera that doesnt look like a camera bag. something that could double as a bag that can hold toddler necessities would also be great! I love what looks like your business card BTW!

That is gorgeous! I, too, love a bigger bag, but also one that doesn't look like an overnight bag! My husband and kids like to kid me about some of mine and ask if I'm planning to stay over night! :)~Nancy nab41965@gmail.com

Ok...just spent the last 20 minutes having so much fun on their site designing bags! What a great giveaway...thank you! I'm usually drawn to satchels but lately love the ability to put my bag over my shoulder. Pretty much any bag that is large enough to house my stuff but still look cute works! jlynnjosephson (at) gmail.com

I love a nicely structured bag that always looks good whether I'm headed to the office or to my child's school. It needs to accommodate all of the little things, as well as the occasional larger item, like my camera.

My baby girl is only 3 days older than Agatha so I need a bag to hold all of her baby stuff (organization for this stuff would be a welcome bonus) and a few of my things too. I also like a bag that is not too big to be cumbersome while chasing after my daughter. I would love to win this bag! jaimpeters(at)gmail(dot)com

Soft brown with dark brown accents.. This bag would be the most awesome bag for travel. A zippered pocket for change, a pouch for travel tickets, a place for my phone, a pocket for wallet, and a place to store hand sanitizer, klenex.. ooohh I like your camera idea. Most important are the straps.... they have to be able to sling over your shoulder, yet clutch like a hand bag.. to ease moving through airports!

I'm honestly not too picky when it comes to bags. I go through phases of carrying a pretty wallet/wristlet, a huuuuge bag, and crossbody bags. As long as there's a pocket that's kind of separate where I can stash my phone and other oddities, I'm happy!

Well, with a baby on the way, I'm definitely looking for a non-diaper bag looking diaper bag. I haven't really been into anything I've seen in stores or online, so it'd be awesome to design a bag. email: angela.romines@gmail.com

I love the bag you designed. The duffle looks like it could take a beating and still look fantastic. I would love a sturdy bag that doesn't way a ton, and has nice pockets inside to keep me organized. They have so many great color/leather choices, it would be fun to design my own. What a great concept!

fantastic! Never heard of them before, so thanks for the introduction. For me, I can find a ton of handbags that I really like EXCEPT for the hardware. Or the studs all over it. Going to check them out right now!

I want something roomy, but not too heavy. Some structure is nice, but not necessary. It must hold my wallet, sunglasses (in their case!), phone, a diaper, and hopefully a camera or light sweater. lauraebier at gmail dot com

What a fabulous idea...creating the handbag that you continually seek out season after season. FAVE's, material that holds it's shape/structure, can endure wear and tear of busy single mom and large enough to hold mom/kiddo's essentials.

Such an awesome giveaway! I need lots of room in a handbag - I carry my LIFE around in there: makeup, snacks for two hungry boys, wallet, phone, occasionally an iPad, work files... I would love something in real leather as the faux leather one I have now is showing its age :(

Wow..this is a beautiful bag! At 5'1" I like a bag that doesn't look like it's carrying me. But it's gotta be roomy enough for my needs. As a seamstress I've made many over the years but never treated myself to a high end bag. Love your choices, Stephanie.

I have been searching for a gorgeous custom bag since my dog chewed mine to smitherines a month or so ago. I love lots of space for all sorts of goodies, but not so much that I look like I'm on a weekend trip. Your bag is gorgeous!

What I want in a handbag?! Usually it's something small that matches everything but now I need something that will hold a bit more, like my laptop and other things for work. Since I won't be carrying it all the time I think a more interesting color combination would be fun!

always on the look out for a fabulous fashion bag with room for all the days trappings.... a notebook, colored pencils, my camera.... love your style, hope it will be mine! :) fromourfrontporch@mchsi.com

These Wink & Winn bags are gorgeous! I would love a bag that's big enough for my everyday necessities as well as extras like my lunch and various papers - and that still looks put together even when housing all that stuff! Here's hoping!...

OMGoodness, I am absolutely in LOVE with this bag! I like to have a cute stylish bag that is big enough to hold all my mommy gear & camera gear as well. I would freak out if I would win this... sighhhh! xx

I have to have a strap that is long enough to go over my shoulder. If a bag has short handles that I have to hold in my hands, I'm always paranoid I'll set it down somewhere and forget to pick it back up. I also like bags that close all the way with a zipper rather than a bag that's open at the top. Because living in New England, you never know when there will be a blizzard or a rain storm when you walk outside.

How cool! I really need a new bag, the lining on mine is coming apart. It's been difficult shopping for a new one where everything has its own home and doesn't get lost at the bottom. I hate hunting for my keys!

I need a bag that is stylish, yet practical for a 1st time Gigi w/ a soon to turn 2 yr. old granddaughter she's helping raise. I would love room for my necessities, as well as her snack cup, sippy cup, and a good book!

I LOVE HANDBAGS! I am a stepmom who is the mule...I get stuck carrying EVERYTHING! I want a roomy bag that will hold up to the wrestling tournament on Saturdays, football games, basketball games, the 3-5 baseball games a week, and can also carry all my stuff that gets me from home, to work, and all the sports games all week. And if possible, I would love a stylish bag too! This could be it!! jess.simpson622@gmail.com

my fantasy bag needs to have some organizational pockets....my trunk of junk is all-a-jumble! between phone and lipstick and the miscellaneous sparkly doodads to keep little sticky fingers occupied and the occasional book I just CAN'T leave behind at home (just in case the rare chance arises that I have a 10 minute pocket of free eye-time), I need space and pockets galore. A wink and winn bag would be the perfect accessory on my next trip to Cartagena!

There is nothing like a well made bag that can hold all of your everyday items but also those little extras for my little guy and to be able to choose the style/color is a major plus (oh and exciting!)

I loved the colors you chose! I need a large bag with inside pockets for my cell/keys, hand straps, and shoulder strap...I have 2 (soon to be 3) children and need the space and flexibility to carry it however it may be convenient for me (i.e. available hands/shoulders!).

Ooh, I would love to win one! I have tried both JoTotes and Kelly Moore Bags but the fake leather just never holds up for me. As a photographer and mom to a 14 month old, I really need a double duty bag that will hold everything.

Beautiful bags. I like ones that have pockets for my phone ans small items so I don't have to fish all through them for my items. I also like them to be sturdy enough that they don't just squish out with everything all in a jumble. Thanks for the opportunity :)

Oh, gorgeous! I want classic timelss style and a bright (or really any color than black) lining in my ideal bag. It mustn't be too big nor too small and that I can carry everyday and also looks amazing for special occasions. That's not too much to ask, is it? ;)

Love it! I would like a small handbag- just big enough for the essentials - that has a wallet integrated into the bag. I also want a light-colored interior so it's easy to see things, and a couple interior pockets to keep contents organized. Just enough space for the essentials